Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Durban from Munich?

The distance between Munich (Munich Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5498 miles / 8848 kilometers / 4778 nautical miles.

Munich Airport – King Shaka International Airport

Distance arrow
5498
Miles
Distance arrow
8848
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4778
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Munich to Durban

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Munich to Durban. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5497.984 miles
  • 8848.148 kilometers
  • 4777.618 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5518.520 miles
  • 8881.198 kilometers
  • 4795.463 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Munich to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Munich Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Munich Airport (MUC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Munich to Durban generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Munich to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Munich Airport (MUC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E
Destination King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E